Central Otago

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Bendigo mine application may end up in court

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Bendigo mine application may end up in court

Claims Santana may have breached Treaty law in its application to mine gold at Bendigo raised points of law and could end up in the courts, senior lawyers say.

Asking prices drop by nearly $39k

Central Otago property prices have dropped since the start of the year. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Asking prices drop by nearly $39k

Property sellers in Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes area have had to drop their asking prices by nearly $39,000 on average, over the first three months of 2026.

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Plan for air-quality equipment on reserve

Children play at Table Park, in Ashworth St, Alexandra. An Otago Regional Council air-quality...

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Plan for air-quality equipment on reserve

Asking for public input on fencing off 36sq m of a park in residential Alexandra for an air-quality monitoring station will be considered by the district council.

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Half-century of community service celebrated

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Half-century of community service celebrated

Family tradition and support led to 50-year volunteer service for an Omakau man.

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Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree

A damaged robinia tree in Alexandra Cemetery following an incident last Friday that has resulted...

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Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree

A tree in Alexandra Cemetery has been felled after what the Central Otago District Council (CODC) believes was a deliberate act of damage, sparking disappointment and concern in the community.

Freezing morning no barrier for Clyde commemorations

Anzac commemorations in Clyde this morning. Photo: Carys Trotter

Freezing morning no barrier for Clyde commemorations

Despite a freezing, fog-laden morning, a strong crowd gathered in Clyde to mark Anzac Day this morning, showing the community’s enduring respect for the fallen.

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Bookings for new plane expected from October

Glenorchy Air is adding to its fleet and is launching a dedicated premium charter arm of the...

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Bookings for new plane expected from October

Glenorchy Air’s purchase of a new plane is coinciding with the launch of a dedicated premium charter arm of the business.

House prices rising fast

House prices rising fast

House prices are rising faster in a Waitaki town than more than 900 other spots in New Zealand, new figures have revealed.

Career in floristry blooms from hobby

Caro McFarland with her dog Orca and The Daily Stem’s latest deliveries. PHOTO: CARYS TROTTER

Career in floristry blooms from hobby

From lab coats to lilies, a return to creativity has led Caro McFarland to open The Daily Stem in Clyde’s historic main street.

Chill out or moo-ve along

Chill out or moo-ve along

The frost yesterday morning at Millers Flat did not seem to impress this cow.

Chanel buys into Lammermoor Station

French fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in Lammermoor Station, in Central Otago. The...

Chanel buys into Lammermoor Station

French luxury fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in a Central Otago high-country station.

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Proposal for Bill on river levels welcomed

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Proposal for Bill on river levels welcomed

The hotly contested issue of setting water levels for Central Otago’s Manukerikia River could be settled from Wellington if a local Bill aimed at upgrading Falls Dam goes through.

Fire ban lifted in three Otago areas

People in the Otago Central, Lakes and Upper Waitaki areas don't need to apply for a permit to...

Fire ban lifted in three Otago areas

A ban on lighting outdoor fires has been lifted in three Otago areas due to recent cooler weather.

‘Special day’ as motorsport key figure made CNZM

Tony Quinn, of Cromwell, poses with Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro after his investiture...

‘Special day’ as motorsport key figure made CNZM

Motorsport entrepreneur Tony Quinn is already looking to the future after what he described as a "special day".

Third fast track attempt successful

It is third time lucky for an Australian developer whose fast-track application for a large residential suburb and skifield near Queenstown has been accepted after two failed attempts.